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Three Dorset farming companies are putting their money where their mistakes were, paying £33,500 to restore wetlands and wildlife habitats after slurry pollution incidents. The cash will fund tree planting, wetland restoration, and programs to help other farms prevent future environmental damage.
A female osprey who fought off a rival for her mate last year just laid her fourth egg of the season. The breeding pair is helping bring ospreys back to England's south coast after 180 years.
Dorset could welcome up to 50 wild beavers back to its rivers in a conservation project that builds on the historic March 2025 release. The return marks a milestone in restoring a species that vanished from Britain over four centuries ago.
One year after being reintroduced to England following 400 years of extinction, beavers in Dorset have built a massive dam, created thriving wetland habitats, and may welcome their first babies this summer. Their engineering work is reshaping the landscape and bringing new life to the ecosystem.
Britain's first unrestricted beaver release hit bumps along the way, but one pair is now thriving and creating new wetlands. Their 115-foot dam is already attracting otters and barn owls to a transformed landscape.
A Dorset outdoor education center successfully rehomed three beloved therapy pigs after council officials ruled they violated greenbelt zoning laws. The pigs now have a caring new home while Adventure Pirate continues serving hundreds of local children.
A beloved crossing guard banned for being "confusing" to drivers got her job back after parents fought for her and a crash proved them right. Lauren Cannon will now help kids cross at a new, safer spot near their school.
A young man who battled ketamine addiction at university is now helping others break free from substance abuse. His story shows that recovery is possible with the right support.
A historic British landmark just got the protection it deserves. Donors from 20 countries helped raise over £2 million to protect the land surrounding Dorset's ancient Cerne Abbas Giant.